Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Theresa Garrett

Bakersfield

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Licensed Vocational Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. I am also a result-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Kern Medical
03.2020 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Contributed to the improvement of departmental policies and procedures through participation in regular meetings and open communication with team members.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in patient care through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Decreased instances of falls or injuries by implementing appropriate safety measures, such as bed alarms and non-slip mats.
  • Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Promoted patient privacy and dignity by maintaining confidentiality of personal information and delivering respectful care at all times.
  • Ensured continuity of care during staffing shortages or emergencies by offering flexible availability for additional shifts when needed.
  • Contributed to positive clinical outcomes through accurate charting, timely reporting of changes in condition, and close collaboration with nursing staff.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Education

No Degree - Vocational Nursing

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
05-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Wound care
  • Infection control
  • Patient observation
  • Catheter care
  • Feeding tube assistance
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Nursing care planning
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Charting and documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Care planning

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse - Expected 2025
  • Phlebotomy License 2019-present



Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Kern Medical
03.2020 - Current

No Degree - Vocational Nursing

Bakersfield College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bakersfield College
Theresa Garrett